Naomi Nagata is Very Wise, The Expanse
Naomi Nagata to James Holden, The Expanse:
“You follow your conscience in the hope others will follow theirs. You don’t do it for a reward or a pat on the head. The universe never tells us if we did right or wrong. It’s more important to try to help people than to know that you did. It’s more important that someone’s life gets better, than for you to feel good about yourself. You will never know the effect you have on someone, not really. Maybe one core thing you said haunts them forever. Maybe one moment of kindness gives them comfort or courage. Maybe you said the one thing they needed to hear. It doesn’t matter if you ever know. You just have to try.”
Consider this if you doubt your potential positive impact in the world.